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Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong’s place on the membership has shifted considerably in current instances.
As soon as hailed as one of the crucial thrilling younger gamers in Europe, the Dutchman not seems to carry the identical standing on the Catalan membership.
Based on a report from Mundo Deportivo, De Jong’s significance to each the group and the followers has diminished, elevating questions on his future.
De Jong’s contract with Barcelona is about to run out in 2026. Final season, the membership made an effort to resume his deal, however the supply was withdrawn after the participant failed to reply.
Ever since he signed for Barcelona, his scenario has modified dramatically. De Jong is not considered as an indispensable participant for Barcelona.
Function diminished
His on-field position has additionally diminished, with the midfielder struggling to search out constant minutes underneath supervisor Hansi Flick.
In reality, De Jong didn’t play a single minute in Barcelona’s current matches in opposition to Leganes and Atletico Madrid. Out of 13 appearances this season since recovering from damage, he has solely began twice.
Frenkie de Jong has misplaced his place at Barcelona. (Picture by Alex Caparros/Getty Photographs)
Barcelona’s midfield is at the moment full of expertise. Whereas De Jong’s high quality is undisputed, his performances have lacked the depth required to thrive underneath Flick’s demanding system.
Hope is misplaced
It’s stated that the membership sees little likelihood of De Jong turning his scenario round. If his kind doesn’t enhance, Barcelona could look to promote him earlier than his contract ends to keep away from shedding him at no cost in 2026.
Regardless of his present struggles, De Jong’s age and fame might nonetheless entice affords of a minimum of €20 million.
Nonetheless, ought to he resist a switch, the implications may very well be extreme. In a pre-World Cup season, extended inactivity at Barcelona would jeopardise his place within the Dutch nationwide group—a state of affairs each he and the membership would doubtless need to keep away from.
For now, a lot relies on De Jong’s willingness to adapt and show himself as an important a part of the squad. Nonetheless, with competitors for locations intensifying, his future at Barcelona stays unsure.
*Participant valuation in title obtained from transfermarkt.com on the date of publication.
